Global Head of Executive Recruiting

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of our executive team? As the Global Head of Executive Recruiting, you will lead our efforts to attract and secure top-tier talent for our most senior positions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with our leadership team, develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies, and build a world-class executive talent pipeline. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for talent acquisition and a proven track record in executive recruiting, we invite you to join our dynamic team and make a significant impact on our organization.

This role will be based in either the US or UK with hybrid work flexibility which means you’ll be aligned to an Aon office and given the flexibility to work remote.

As the Global Head of Executive Recruiting within our Global Talent Acquisition team, you will play a key role in collaborating with the Executive Leadership Team on highly confidential searches. Reporting directly to the Global Head of Talent Acquisition, you will work alongside our Sourcing Teams to conduct location analysis, drive inclusion initiatives, and deliver exceptional service to both our internal clients and candidates. This position offers high visibility within Aon and provides extensive opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Your efforts will be instrumental in driving our company's growth and success by ensuring we have the right leaders in place to navigate future challenges and opportunities.

What will your day look like? Each day will look quite different, working with executive-level leaders within the firm to grasp key business drivers and continually seek to understand how we can bring in talent that contributes to the success of the business. You will partner closely with the Regional Heads of Talent Acquisition on executive recruitment and aligned TA on strategy for talent as well as key partners, such as Chief People Officers, Total Rewards, Legal and others to ensure best-in-class service levels.

The Global Head of Executive Recruiting is a pivotal leadership role within our organization, responsible for steering the strategic direction and operational execution of executive recruitment on a global scale. This role is designed for a seasoned professional who excels in identifying, attracting, and securing top-tier executive talent to drive our business forward.

• Build and implement innovative strategies for attracting and selecting top-tier executive talent across various markets and cultures.
• Lead and mentor the executive recruiting team across various regions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering professional growth.
• Partner closely with the Executive Leadership Team on highly confidential searches, as well as with key partners such as Chief People Officers, Total Rewards, and Legal to ensure best-in-class service levels.
• Develop positive relationships with senior leaders and establish a solid understanding of strategic, financial objectives and how they relate to hiring needs.
• Be responsible for the operational execution of executive recruitment on a global scale, ensuring a seamless and efficient hiring process and continuously seeking where to enhance the level of service we provide.
• This includes managing strategic partnerships with executive recruiting firms as needed.
• Foster a culture of building and maintaining strong relationships with industry professionals, leveraging networks to identify potential candidates.
• Partner with the Sourcing and Coordination Teams to conduct location analysis, drive inclusion initiatives, and develop a robust talent pipeline to meet the company's executive hiring needs.
• Provide expert advice and direction to senior leaders on how to attract market-leading talent.
• Stay updated with market trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent movements within the industry.
• Enhance the company's employer brand to attract top executive talent and foster a strong talent pipeline.
• Champion inclusion initiatives within the executive recruiting process.
• Establish and track critical metrics to measure the success and efficiency of the executive recruiting function.

Skills and experience that will lead to success:

• Extensive experience in executive recruitment in a global organization, with a proven track record of successfully placing senior-level executives including experience working in an executive search firm.
• Skilled in navigating executive recruiting standard methodologies, market trends, and talent landscapes.
• Ability to collaborate with senior leadership and HR teams to align recruitment strategies with business goals.
• Experience leading a recruitment team demonstrating the ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members.
• Demonstrated global recruitment leadership with strong critical thinking, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Experience working in a multinational environment and understanding of different cultural nuances in recruitment.

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.

Aon values an innovative, inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. Aon is committed to an inclusive workforce. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law.